Boat Rentals on St. Joe Bay


 CAPE SAN BLAS, APALACHICOLA , ST. GEORGE ISLAND, INDIAN PASS, MEXICO BEACH,AND PORT ST. JOE

If  you are staying on Cape San Blas, St George Island, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, or Apalachicola, you should  enjoy a day of sun, fun and relaxation on the beautiful St. Joseph Bay.  Snorkel along the West shore of Cape San Blas with the dolphins, picnic on a soft white sandy beach, drop a hook and try to bring in the "big one", or just bask in the sun. The choice is yours as you escape for the day in one of our family oriented boats; in the water and ready to go at the Port St. Joe Marina.

July begins Scallop season on Cape San Blas.  St. Joseph Bay is one of the few remaining areas that bay scallops can be found.   Scalloping is easy and fun for all ages.  This can be a family outing.  All you need are a few simple tools.  Dive FLag (supplied at no extra charge on the rental boats), fishing license, mask and snorkel ( $10 per set) and a  spoon.   

The rental boats are equiped with bimini tops, VHS radios, safetly gear, life jackets, snorkel flags and charts of St. Joseph Bay.  You are required to take a 10 - 15 minute check out before leaving the dock. Youth, child and infant life jackets are available on request.  Children under six are required by law to wear a life vest.

Snorkel gear  $10.00 per set

Fishing gear (2 poles and tackle box)   $25.00

Frozen bait is available at the marina.  Fishing license should be purchased at local tackle shops before arrival.

Port St. Joe Marina now sells frozen bait.  Fishing License must be bought at the local tackle shops or purcharsed on line.


Available Boats:                Scroll down to see boats and rates  

 

In-season hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST  (8 hours) regardless of what time you arrive, you are due back at 6:00 PM EST.  The half day rates are 8:00 AM to Noon  or 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (4 hours)   All half day rentals must be picked up on time.  If you arrive late you will be into your own 4 hours.                                              

Cancellation policy:

Boat rentals are secured by credit card to hold the reservation.  If you fail to cancel within 24 hours or show-up for reservations you will be charged for the boat rental.  Poor weather conditions are called by management, obviously if poor weather arises you will be unable to go and there will be no charge.  If you suspect poor weather please call in the morning before assuming that you will be unable to go.  Assume that you can go until told otherwise. 

We are sorry if you stayed out in the sun to long the day before, you could not get the kids out of bed, drank until dawn, did not remember that we are on eastern time instead of central time but you will be charged for the boat or trip that you booked.

PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR RESERVATIONS

850 227-1099

 

Fuel is not included in the price of the rental boat.  All boats are sent with full tanks and topped off when you return to the marina.  General use of fuel is approximately 10 gallons and cost of fuel for the 2009 season has been between $3.25 and $3.85.  So average cost of fuel has been between $25.00 and $35.00 for the daily rentals.


One 20' Beachcat Pontoon Boat, capable of carrying 3 persons(absolute maximum) is powered by a 2-Stroke 40 HP Evinrude E-TEC engine.


Rates do not include fuel and tax, all boats are sent  with full tanks, you pay for the amount used.

March 1 - May 28
Off-season rate
$ 125.00 
May 29 - September 10
4 hours   $125.00
8 hours   $185.00

 



Three 20' Pontoon with 60 HP capable of carrying 4 to 6 people maxium
 

Rates do not include fuel and tan, all boats are sent with full tanks, you pay for the amount used.
 

 

March 1 - May 28
Off-season rate
$150.00
May 29 - September 10
4 hours   $150.00
8 hours   $210.00

 



The 19' Wellcraft "190 CCF" center console, capable of carrying 4 persons comfortably, is powered by a 90 HP E-TECK

 


Rates do not include fuel and tax, all boats are sent with full tanks and you pay for what fuel is used.

 

March 1 - May 28
Off-season rate
 $180.00
May 29 - September 10
4 hours  $180.00
8 hours  $240.00

 

 



Five 23' Beachcat Pontoon Boats, capable of carrying 8-10 persons are powered by 90 HP outboard engines.

Rates do not included fuel and tax. We send you with a full tank of gas and you pay for what is used.

March 1 - May 28
Off-season rate
$190.00
May 29 - September 10

4 hours $190.00

8 hours $250.00



One 26, Beachcat Pontoon Boat, capable of carrying 10-12 persons powered by 90HP outboard engine.

 

Rates do not include fuel and tax.  We send you with a full tank and you pay for the amount used.

March 1 - May 28
Off-season rate
$190.00

May 29 - September 10

4 hours  $230.00

8 hours $290.00

 



Bravo Sailboat - 12' boat with roller-furling sail
The Bravo Sailboat is made by Hobie and is a great little sail!   This is an excellent boat for 2 people and a great way to see Cape San Blas.

1/2 day @ $50
Full day @ $100


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Cape San Blas
Indian Pass